Genesee County looks at outside bid to buy hand soap and other items from Grand Blanc company

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The county could use an existing bid from Livingston County to purchase everything from hand soap to paper hand towels from a Grand Blanc company.

The county Board of Commissioners is expected to consider a contract today, April 9, with SupplyPro of Grand Blanc, one of 23 bidders to perform the same service in Livingston County.

Purchasing Manager Cindy Carnes said in a memorandum to commissioners that the proposed contract is part of the county's effort to "create collaborative relationships with other local units of government."

"It was determined that SupplyPro of Grand Blanc, Michigan, offered the best value based on price, product performance and delivery lead times," the memo says.

The proposed contract is for a two-year term with two, one-year extensions possible if authorized by the board.